Building Resilient Energy Systems
Ensure power reliability during outages, support local economies, and reduce dependence on fossil fuels
Creating resilient energy systems is vital for reducing reliance on fossil fuels and preparing for climate challenges. Community microgrids, solar farms, and home batteries can help us transition to a clean and reliable energy future.
Steps to Build Resilience
Microgrids and solar farms are essential for building resilient and sustainable energy systems. By enabling communities to generate and store their own electricity, these solutions ensure reliable power during grid outages and reduce dependence on fossil fuel-driven energy. These technologies enhance energy security and efficiency, paired with home battery systems, which store solar energy for peak-demand periods and provide critical backup during outages. These technologies enhance energy security and efficiency.
Home battery systems are also key to community resilience. They store solar energy for peak-demand periods and provide critical backup during outages. Incentives like the Self Generation Incentive Program make home batteries more accessible, particularly for high fire-risk areas and low-income households, fostering equitable access to clean, reliable energy.
Additional Resources
Questions about battery life, costs, and rebates? Resources like Battery ROI Tools and Marin Clean Energy offer guidance on maximizing your investment.
Example: Shawn installed a 7.8 kW solar PV (photo voltaic) system with a single Tesla Powerwall attached. He programmed the Powerwall to charge from solar during the day and then power the house after the sun goes down when electricity is expensive. The system produces 11,000 kWh of clean electricity annually, saving over $2,500 each year. During unforeseen power outages and PGE Public Safety Power Shutoffs, the home has access to 13.5 kwh of stored solar power from their Tesla Powerwall.
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Community Solutions for Energy Resilience